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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,614.49, 29,528.45 and 17,870.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,614.49, 29,528.45 and 17,870.70 is: 26,903.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,614.49 : 29,528.45 = 17,870.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,614.49/29,528.45 = 17,870.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,614.49x = 29,528.45 × 17,870.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,614.49x = 527,694,071.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,694,071.42/19,614.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,903.28

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